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Vectrix Electri Maxi-Scooter – Tested on our turf

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

(Dave Steiner prepares to give this electric hottie a twist)David SteinerPhiladelphia (Yardley), PA6/12/2007 Wow! Got some good stuff here. Our Philly corespondent, David Steiner, has gone and brought us The Scoop on the test drive results of world’s first electric Maxi-Scooter from Vectrix. Here are the photos, first impressions and feelings on the Vectrix from […]

The Smart Cars are here! Tour begins in California

Thursday, May 31, 2007

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Warren over at Mototek (Austin) forwarded THIS image from a California hotel room window in Burbank. From what I gather it’s the beginning of the SMART car exposure campaign in the USA. If you live in Burbank, keep an eye out for these guys and say “Hi” to Arch (who shot this photo) if you […]

Dragsters are on the boat!

Monday, May 21, 2007

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Here at TheScooterScoop, we wait with baited breath because in the next 6 to 8 weeks (give or take) we are expecting to see the worlds first Itlajet Dragster 250 to hit the shops, not to mention the revival of the classic racer, the Dragster 50cc 2-stroke. With sport scooters on the rise, we’re gonna […]

12,600 people place $99 order for Smart fortwo in U.S.

Thursday, May 17, 2007

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(As you can see, Smart had to make some changes for the car to be acceptable to American buyers. jk) United Auto Group Inc., the auto retailer charged with distributing the Smart fortwo when it arrives on U.S. shores in 2008, is reporting that 12,600 people have plunked down $99 to become a Smart “Insider” […]

Aprilia SportCity 250 i.e. has landed on US soil!

Friday, May 11, 2007

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(Looking at her in person reveals why “Sport” is part of her name. Click on the image to see a few more photos.) Here we’ve got a 244.29cc 4-stroke pushing 15″ wheels up to nearly 80 MPH all in a compact yet comfortable package. But, don’t let that tiny frame fool you. This baby is […]

The Honda Griffon is a "GO"!

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

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(above you can see the 2003 Concept and the 2007 Patent file drawing) At the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show Honda introduced a concept… A DREAM of the future and it was called the Honda Griffon GRF-1. Well, it appears as of yesterday the Griffon became official! That’s right! Resident Seattle Scooper Dudel has been doing […]